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Howard County

Texas · 35,012 residents · 900.791 sq mi
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Howard County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,574. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,012
+4%since 2000
from 33,627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+6%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K34K36K37K1990201020202024Howard County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,574
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,805 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,832
+19%since 2000
from $15,027 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+16%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(19,096)
Black3.8%(1,292)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(12,597)
Asian0.6%(196)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(21,988)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(18,801)
Black5.9%(2,079)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(13,255)
Asian0.7%(256)
Other2.8%(997)
Diversity Score71.6%(25,083)
Diversity Score
72
+10%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$85,800+50%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard County, Texas?

Howard County, Texas has about 35,012 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howard County, Texas?

The typical household in Howard County, Texas earns about $39,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howard County, Texas expensive?

In Howard County, Texas, the median home is worth about $57,200, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Texas?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Howard County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard County, Texas?

About 17.7% of people in Howard County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howard County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Howard County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,669 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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